Pre-game vs. Pistons

As I walked into The Palace at Auburn Hills today, Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace arrived at the same time I did in his Cadillac Escalade truck, blasting some hip-hop and slapping hands with Piston employees. He then put on some sweats — backwards — and headed to the floor to work out. Life appears to be good for Wallace.

Theo Ratliff rejoined the Pistons after having his contract bought out by the Minnesota Timberwolves and is eligible to play tonight.